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ORGAN (O regon Regional Gay and Naked) is a
S traight Spousa S upport Group 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 503 780 9708 ) (5/02)
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Central Oregon: Community
M id-Colum bia Paronta, Families and Friends
of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the
fourth Wednesday of the month m The Dalles for sup
port. information and advocacy Attendance is confiden
tial (7 pm 54 ) 298-8383 ) (05/02)
Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG)— C entral Oregon meets on the
third Monday of the month for support, education and
advocacy. (6 pm coffee, visiting, browsing the library ,
6 30 pm meeting First Presbytenan Church. 230 NE
Ninth St . Bend 5 4 1 3 17 2 3 3 4 ) (5/02)
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Coastal Oregon: Community
N orth Coast P ride 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 ilde Social
M ixer" on the third Monday of each month In Astona
(Suite 209. 10 Sixth St.. Astona M ailing address
PO Box 1317. Astona. OR 9 7 )0 3 Monday social
5 30-9 pm at Café Umontown. 231 W Manne Drive.
Astona 503 338-0161 .) (5/02)
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 organjnfo@ organ-pdx.org
www organ-pdx org) (5/02)
M an'* S upport Group, sponsored by Sweet Sprnt
M etropolitan 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)
O ut t About, a lesbian activity group for singles and
couples, holds monthly planning meetings at Hobo's
(7 30 pm second Fnday 120 NW Third Ave Becca
503-667-9412.) (11/02)
M entors and P rotégé* (M AP) is a group of gay
men 18 and older Meets every second Thursday in
Corvallis (Send a self addressed, stamped envelope to
PO Box 231. Foster. OR 97345 ) (5/02)
A Pinochle Group meets at Hobo's weekly for
fnendly games (6 pm Sunday. 120 N W Third Ave
George 503- 760-1248.) (11 /02)
Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo
P ortland Bisexual A lliance 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)
cacy. (7-9 pm third Wednesday First United M ethodist
Church. 600 State S t, Salem Mailing address PO Box
121. Gates. OR 97346 503 393 9668 or
503 897 2524 ) (5/02)
Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and
Gays Schools and Youth Team provides informa
Portland Bisexual W om en is a support and discussion
group for 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 week
end. 503-283-6433 portlandbiwomen@aol com ) (5/02)
tion. training, networking and advocacy to make schools
safe and fair for all. regardless of sexual onentation or
gender identity (541-242 2746 ) (5/02)
Triangle Alliance is Western Oregon University's gay.
P ortland Leather A lliance is a pansexual. nonprofit
organization dedicated to fostenng a positive community
for safe, sane and consensual alternative adult sexuali
ties m general and S /M /leather/fetish in particular
(503- 727-3148 www pdxleatheralhance o rg ) (5/02)
lesbian, tx and trans issue club It strives to promote toler
ance and acceptance toward sexual mmonties and helps
provide social activities and support for students (Western
Oregon University. Werner University Center. Monmouth
5038388000 tnangtealhance@hotmail com ) (5/02)
P ortland Leather Men meet every second Saturday
HEALTH
for potluck and socializing M eet 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)
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Metro: Anti-violence
Southern Oregon: Community
A bdill-E llis Lambda C om m unity C antor offers
support groups and resources for the sexual mmonty
community and its friends. Comprehensive monthly
newsletter. Pnzm, details local groups and events
(281 Fourth St.. Ashland. OR 97520 Mailing address
PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 541 488 6990
lambdacntr@aol com www a e lcca o rg ) (5/02)
C hrysalis provides support and education for people
involved and interested in the southern Oregon trans
community (7 pm second Saturday Abdill Ellis
Community Center. 771 Siskiyou Btvd Ashland
541 4886990 PO Box 1793. Klamath Falls. OR 97601
www chrysalis4tg com ) (5/02)
Klamath Araa Lambda A ssociation (K A LA) is
dedicated to promoting awareness, health, understand
mg and acceptance of sexual mmonties through educa
tion and social activities $20 donation for newsletter;
no one denied because of inability to pay
(541-273 2838 PO Box 43. Klamath Falls. OR 97601
kalamfoQaol com.) (5/02)
Washington: Community
Love Makes a Family Vancouver Parents and
Kids Group Everyone is welcome to enjoy a pizza dm
ner (skdmg-scale 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
503228-3892 or 360-695 1325. ext 332 ) (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 St.. Vancouver 3 6 0 6952200
ourclarkcounty Columbian com /257/.) (05/02)
Sexual M in o rity S ervices Pro je c t offers individual
peer support by appointment (360-695-1325. ext. 332.)
(5/02)
Willamette Valley: Community
AFTER 0 works for political change and provides mfor
mation and referral for sexual mmonties m Benton and
Unn counties and sponsors a Harvey M ilk Awards
Dinner m November (7 pm second Tuesday 101 NW
23rd S t. Corvallis Mailing address PO Box 1828.
Corvallis. O R 97339 541-752 8 1 5 7 ) (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 Ckjb (300 Liberty S t SE.
Salem Call Star Emperor 24 Jack E DeVme at
503304 2270 or S tar Empress 24 Morgan Lafay at
503362 7419 iscwe@uswest n e t) ( 5/02)
Lane Com m unity College Q ueer-S traight
A lliance provides a safe place for all people to meet
and dtecuss issues dealing with queer straight interac
tions and to build alliances through LCC and the greater
Eugene area O ffers the interactive workshop
"Chalengng. Learning About and Undermining
Heterosexism ' (4 pm Tuesday Room 222. BuM ng I,
4000 E 30th Ave 541-463-5331
gaystraightaAsnce@msn co m ) (1 1 /0 2 )
Rainbow Raecale is a parenting group open to af
lesbians and gay men vAio have children from bath
through preschool M eets the second Saturday o f every
month n Eugene (Aquene 5 4 1 -344-5847 ) (5/0 2 )
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 5032864613
or 360-254-1718. pdxpnmetimers@yahoo com
www geocities com /pdxpnm ettm ers) (11 /02)
Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, sup
port and resource referral services for survivors of
domestic and sexual violence (O ffice: 503-722 2366
Cnsis Line 503 654 2 2 8 8 ) (5/02)
Family C enter 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 77 f 5 5 0 3 ) (5/02)
Portland Women's C risis Line operates 24 hours
a day Interpretation services are available for women
who speak limited or no English (503 235-5333 or
888 2 3 5 -5 3 3 3 )( 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 7805 ) (5/02)
Rogue Valley Parents. 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 St. Mailing
address PO Box 13. Ashland. OR 97520
541 488 1142 o r 541 5120326 )
P ortland M etro Prim e Timers is a social group for
Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter
for female identified domestic violence survivors and a
support group for women battered by women (An
503 232 7805) (5/02)
Metro: Mental Health
H elios Counseling offers mental health services to
the lesbian, gay. bi and trans communities (525 NE
Oregon S t . Suite 220. Portland. OR 97232
503 238-0780) (5/02)
Gay but not happy? Depression? Relationship prob
lems7 Jom our support group for gay men led by expen-
enced gay therapist William Douglas. M A. Peaceful,
rustic setting Nominal cost, sliding scale
(503292 1069 hamdougGaol com.) (5/02)
YWCA o f G reater Portland Counseling C enter
offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou
pies and groups m a safe, confidential and supportive
environment. Also offers a Lesbian Support Group on
Wednesday evenings ( 17 SW Second Ave
503 294-7440o r 503294 7401. ext. 2 0 1 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 for meeting times and activities (2940-A SE
Belmont S t 503 238 6 0 9 1 ) (5/02)
Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholes Anonymous
meetngs at noon dály 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)
SAA is a 12 step program to recover from sex addic
tion and to kve sexually healthy lives Onentation is
never an issue (503-452 5 9 6 1 )( 5/02)
Metro: Sexual
Multnomah County Health Departm ent STD
Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment
Monday-Fnday and on a first com e first-served walk-m
basis Also offers hepatitis A and B testing, treatment,
vaccinations and community education for gay and bi men
(Sixth Floor 426 SW Stark S t 503 248 3700 ) (5/02)
Washington: Health
Sexual M inority Services Project offers ndMdual
peer counseling for victims of domestic abuse, current or
past No fee Services provided by experienced domestic
violence advocate (309 W 12th A v e . Vancouver
3606981325. ext 332 le*ephyr42@aol com ) (5/02)
Gay artist Mike Walsh's work is part of the Newport Visual Art Center's Human
Form exhibition
Willamette Valley: Health
Womenspace provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter
for women and children who have been abused physically,
sexually or emotionaHy and plays host to a lesbian and tx
women 's support group (Cnsis: 541-485-65)3 Business
541-485-8232 Lesbian Alliance: 541-302 2417) (5/02)
Willamette Valley: Recovery
Eugene SAA is a 12-step fellowship for those who
are suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual
onentation is not an issue. (5 4 1 342 5 5 8 2 ) (5/02)
SOCIAL
Metro: Arts & 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,
sometimes as guys, as well as guys who are transition
ing or have transitioned We welcome significant others
and members of all sexual onentations (503-471-1515
coqsure@onelist com.) (5/02)
Friends, a weekly support and discussion group for
Afncan American gay and bi men. meets from 5 to 7 pm
Wednesdays (Bnan 503-287-8651.)( 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. Hataps@aol.com.)(5/02)
Gay Men's D rawing G roup meets on the fourth
Saturday of the month, models and guys who like to
draw are welcome to call for more information. (Phillip
503-287-7447 ) (5/02)
Gentle 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 wwwchubnet net/gentlegiants.) (5/02)
Im perial Sovereign Rose C ourt o f Oregon is a
nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money
for chanties within the gay. lesbian, bi and trans commu
nity (isrcQ aol com. www rosecourt o rg ) (5/02)
support members and volunteers. (503226 2588
wwwpdxgmc org.) (5/02)
Jew ish Gay Men's Group— call for meeting time
Real Connection is a social gathenng for gay men
and place. (503-246-5939. efraimlevi@aol com.) (5/02)
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)
Leatherwomen's Supper C lub 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.
OR 97293 ) (5/02)
Rosa C ity Gay Freedom Band is a concert, march
mg and swing band open to lesbian, gay. bi. trans and
supportive musicians and fnends All levels of ability
welcome (PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207.
503 790-2170 www negfb o rg ) (5/02)
Metro: General
Asian t P acific Islander Lesbians and Gays is
Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Scisnce (LENS) is
a fun-loving group of women who enjoy exploring all
aspects of the environment Activities include bird watching,
nature walks, archaeology, camping, kayaking, star gazing,
an occasional "lecture" and a monthly planning potluck No
experience necessary (6 45-8 30 pm second Thursday
planning meeting 5032525397 katc&w sior com ) (5/02)
Lesbian social group fo r women SO and older
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 2990120 aplgjxlx@ yahoo co m ) (5/02)
Long Yang C lub Portland, a social group for Asian
gays and lesbians and their fnends. meets for events
throughout the metro area (503-735-9425.
lycpdxQados com ) (5/02)
Bisexual Community Forum is an age- and gender-
Lulu's Pervy Playhouse >s a social group for self
inclusive social, support and education network
Activities include dances, potlucks. field trips and a
pofyamory interest group Meetings are every first
Monday (7 30 pm 3 Fnends Coffeehouse. 201 SE
12th Ave Laury 503 285 4848 ) (5/02)
identifying women who are into S /M Play parties are
held on the second Saturday of the month
(503-231 3992 luluhstffexcite com
www spiretech com /-aw nbe/fufu h tm .)(U /0 2 )
B rother to B rother is a family of African American gay
Men's FilmTalk meets regularly to discuss films
( filmtalk@arac.net com) (5/02)
and bi men dedicated to the empowerment of and
improvement «i the quality of We withm our community
Board meetings at 5 30 pm every third Monday (PO Box
3182 Portland. OR 97208 Bnan 503-417 7991 )(5 /0 2 )
COQSURE is a social group for people who were
bom or raised female but who don t identify as totally
female (FTM. butch, boy. e tc ) This includes people
bom female or mtersexed and who are unsure of their
gender or who are considering changmg identity, guys
who are exploring possbikties for inner/outer gender,
those who are not transitioning but identify always or
meets on the third Saturday of the month (4 -7 pm
503 64 2 3 3 6 0 or 5 03-3310415) (5/02)
M ount Hood Queer networks professionally and
socially (503 701-8302)( 5/02)
P ortland State U niversity Queers and A llies
offers educational and social programming and support
and referral services for people o f 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 M em orial Center
503- 725-5681 queersandalhes@mailpdx.edu.) (5/02)
Rose C ity D iscussion Club, the largest open pan
sexual/altem ative sexuality club m the Northwest, is
open to all onentations, fetishes and lifestyles that are
safe, sane and consensual. M onthly meetings, w ork
shops and newsletter. (503-972-1869
rcdc@ teleport com www teleport co m /-rcd c.) (5/02)
Together W orks, 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
O ctober-Apnl First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St..
McMinnville Don 503-434-6266 ) (5/02)
Young Men's C offee Talk is every Wednesday at
3 Friends Coffeehouse. (7-9 pm 201 SE 12th Ave
503223-5907. ext 2 3 3 )( 5/02)
W ashington C ounty Men Talk is an opportunity for
gay men living in W ashington County to get together in
informal settings on a monthly basis fo r social interac
tion (6 3 0 -8 3 0 pm second Fnday A rt 503 642-2479 or
arwil@hevanet com .) (11 / 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 wihng to
come over to the westside (Grace 503643-3209.) (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 ndmg dmics and
take day tnps (5 pm second Sunday 6940 SW Hall
Blvd ienorwh@ aol.com.) (11 /0 2 )
Metro: Physical Recreation
A dventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian out
doors group, organizes a variety of activities and social
events including hiking, skimg. mountain biking, camping
and rafting (Mailing address: PO Box 2201. Portland.
OR 97208 2201 503-452 5680
www adventuregroup org ) (5/02)
BMIet Oregon, the state's bisexual and pofyamory com-
mumty-building outdoor group, organizes regular day
adventures, biannual weekend campouts and annual
Northwest regional summer gatherings (503680-7958
BiNetOR@pomtñash com BiNetO rpointflash.com ) (5/02)
C ycling Lesbians in P ortland (CLIPS) meets
twice monthly for bicycle rides followed by
coffee/breakfast All ndmg levels welcome
(503 254 6971 ) (11/02)
Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for
women Partiapants are responsible for providing their
own equipment and choosing outings appropriate for
their ski* and fitness level A I skid levels welcome
(503-2855765 after 10 a m ) (5/02)
Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support
orgamzabon for cross-dressers and transsexuals Monthly
open meetngs and socials (PO Box 4928 Portland. OR
97206 5036462802 www teleport com /-nwga ) (5/02)
The Gay Women's G olf Group welcomes a l levels
of players (503 380-1020 pgwggOyahoo com ) ( 11 /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)
K O C lub is a group of kmdred folks and then dogs
who meet to hike arid talk m Portland parks on the sec
ond Sunday of each month (503285 2986 ) (5/02)