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36 J ***4 lune 21. 2002 O u tre tic h Southern Oregon; Community A bdill-E llis Lambda C om m unity C antor offers support groups and resources for the sexual minonty community and its fnends Comprehensive monthly newsletter. Prvm. details local groups and events (281 Fourth S t. Ashland. OR 97520 M ailing address PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 541 488 6990 lambdacntr@aol com www aelcca o rg 7 (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 B M Ashland 541 488 6990 PO Box 1793. Klamath Falls. OR 97601 www chrysahs4tg co m ) (5/02) Klamath Area Lambda Association (KALA) is dedicated to promoting awareness health, understanding and acceptance of sexual mmonties through education and social activities $20 donation for newsletter; no one denied because of inability to pay (541 -2732838 PO Box 43 Klamath Falls. OR 97601 kalamfo@aol com.) (5/02) Rogue Valley P arents. Fam ilies and Friends of 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 5 4 1 488-1142 or 541-512 0 3 2 6 7 Washington; Community ner (sliding 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 503 228 3892 or 360 695 1325. ext 332.H 5/02) Parents, Families and Friends of 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 360-695 2200 ourclarkcounty Columbian com /257 /) (05/02) Sexual M inority Services P roject offers individual peer support by appointment (360-695-1325. ext 332 ) (5/02) Willamette Valley: Community AFTER 8 works for political change and provides infor mation and referral for sexual minonties in Benton and Linn counties and sponsors a Harvey M ilk Awards Dinner in November (7 pm second Tuesday 101 NW 23rd S t. Corvallis M ailing address PO Box 1828. Corvallis. OR 97339 541-752 8 1 5 7 )( 5/02) Im p e ria l S o v e re ig n C o u rt o f th e W illa m e tte E m p ire meets 7 30 pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the 300 Club (300 Liberty St SE. Salem Call Star Emperor 24 Jack E DeVme at 503 304-2270 o r S tar Empress 24 Morgan Lafay at 503-362 7419 iscwe@ uswest net 7 (5/02) Lane C o m m u n ity C o lle g e Q u e e r-S tra ig h t A llia n c e provides a safe place for all people to meet and discuss issues dealing with queer straight interactions and to build alliances through LCC and the greater Eugene area Offers the interactive workshop "Challenging. Learning About and Undermining Heterosexism ’ (4 pm Tuesday Room 222. Building 1. 4000 E 30th Ave 541-4635331 gaystratghtalliance&msn com ) ( 11 /02) R a in b o w R a sca ls 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 in Eugene (Aquene 541 -344 5847 7(5/02) M o n 's S u p p o rt G ro u p , sponsored by Sweet Spmt M etropolitan Community Church, shares concerns, dis cusses gay issues and supports the MCC community (7 pm second Thursday 434 18th S t David 503 363 4828 or Joseph 503 363 3392 ) (5/02) M ontors and Protégés (M AP) is a group of gay men 18 and older M eets every second Thursday m Corvallis (Send a se lf addressed, stamped envelope to PO Box 231. Foster. OR 97345 ) (5/02) *%--------- « - r ____t> t_______ P - i _______ i - a __ l ; ____ ____ - i r d r t f n B , r d m 1 1 a « v O r n W i a i QT L O S O m i i b a i K l Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy (7 9 pm thrd Wednesday First Unted Methodist Church. 600 State S t . Salem MaAng address PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 503 393-9668 or 503 897-2524 ) (5/02) S T m am i I iaa m aaao k m æa nrio I aaluana r B iiiiiiv v fliiu r n w iw io o ) L V o v n in * nnfl ■ nu Gays Schools and Youth Taam provides informa tion. training, networking and advocacy to make schools safe and fair for aH. regardess of sexual orientation or gender identity (541 242 2746 ) (5/02) Triangle A Wanes is Western Oregon University s gay. lesbian, bi and trans «sue club It strives to promote toler ance and acceptance toward sexual mxxxities ancLheips provide social actrvibes and support for students (Western Oregon University. Werner University Center. Monmouth 5038388000 tnangleaAanceObotmail com 7 (5/02) for female identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women (An 503 232 7805) (11/02) P ortland M etro Prim e Timers is a social group for mature gay men and those who appreciate them, com ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos es. (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228 503 286-4613 o r 360-254-1718. pdxprimetimers@yahoo com www geooties.com /pdxpnm etim 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 503654 2 2 8 8 7 (5/02) Family C enter Outreach O ffice a program of Volunteers of Amenca located in Southeast Portland, offers support groups and drop in services to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence (Samantha 503-771 5 5 0 3 7(5/02) P ortland S tate U niversity Queers and A llies offers educational and social programming and support and referral services fo r people of 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 Sm ith Memorial Center 503- 725-5681 queersandallies@mail pdx edu 7 (5/02) P ortland Women's C risis Line operates 24 hours a day Interpretation services are available for women who speak limited or no English (5 03 235-5333 or 888 235 5333.) (5/02) Rose 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 rcdc@ teleport com www teleport co m /-rcd c.) (5/02) Bradley Angle House sponsors a support group fo r queer youth who have expenenced emotional, physi cal or sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe (An 503-232-7805 )( 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 M eets second and fourth Mondays. (7.30 pm May-September. 7 pm O ctober Apnl. First B aptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St.. M cM innville Don 503-434-6266 7 (5/02) Metro: Mental Health Helios Counseling offers mental health services to the lesbian, gay. b and trans communities (525 NE Oregon S t. Suite 220. Portland. OR 97232 503 238-0780) (5/02) , Young M en's C offee Talk is every Wednesday at 3 Friends Coffeehouse (7-9 pm. 201 SE 12th Ave 503-223-5907. ext. 2 3 3 7(5/02) lems? Join our support group for gay men led by expen enced gay therapist William Douglas, M A Peaceful, rus tic setting (503 292 1069 hamdoug@aol co m ) ( 11/02) YWCA o f G reater Portland Counseling Center welcome (PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207 503 790-2170 www regfb org 7 (5/02) Metro: Recovery Metro: General 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) Asian A P acific Islander Lesbians and Gays is a nonprofit voice and community for Oregon Asian and Pacific Islander lesbians, bsexuals 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 aplgj>dx@ yahoocom .) (5/02) Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at noon daily 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 addic tion and to live sexually healthy lives Onentation is never an issue (503 452 5 % I ) (5/02) Metro: Sexual Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment Monday Friday and on a first-come, first-served walk-m basis Also offers hepatitis A and B testing, treatment, vaccinations and community education for gay and b men (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St 503-248 3700 )( 5/02) Brudtey-Aagte H o u se provides emergency shelter Bisexual Community Forum is an age and gender Men's FilmTalk meets regularly to discuss films and b men dedicated to the empowerment of and improvement m 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) (filmtalk@aracnet com) (5/02) Cascade Flyers are gay. lesban and b aviators, both COQSURE is a social group for people who were peer counseling for victims of domestic abuse, current or past No fee Services provided by expenenced domestic violence advocate (309 W 12th Ave . Vancouver 360695-1325. ext 332 lezephyr42@aol com 7 (5/02) bom or raised female but who don't identify as totally female (FTM, butch, boy, etc.) This includes people bom female or intersexed and who are unsure of their gender or who are considenng changing identity, guys who are explonng possiblities for inner/outer gender, those who are not transitioning but identify always or sometimes as guys, as well as guys who are transition ing or have transitioned We welcome significant others and members of all sexual orientations (503-471-1515 coqsure@onehst.com.) (5/02) Womenepace provides a 24-hour hot Ime and shelter for women and children who have been abused physically, sexually or emotionally and plays host to a lesbian and b women ’s support group (Crisis: 541-485-6513 Business 5414858232 Lesbian Alliance 541 302241 7.7(5/02) Friends, a weekly support and discussion group for Afncan Amencan gay and b men. meets from 5 to 7 pm Wednesdays (Brian 503-28 7 86517(5/02) Funny Ladies Tea and Posey S ociety is a social Willamette Valley: Recovery Eugana S A A is a 12-step fellowship for those who are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual onentation is not an issue (541 -342-5582 7 (5/02) 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. (503-7600816 flataps@aol com. 7(11/02) Gay Men's D rawing Group meets on the fourth Saturday of the month; models and guys who Nke to draw are welcome to call for more information (Philhp 503 287-7447.)(5/02) Gentle Giants o f Oregon is a group dedicated to Uetro: Arts Sc Music P ortland Laabian C hoir welcomes supportive mem bers and volunteers (503-241 8994 7 (5/02) P ortland Gay Man'« Chorda is open to singers, support members and volunteers (503 226 2588 www pdxgtnc org. 7 (5/02) Roae C ity Gay Freedom Band is a concert, march xig and swing band open to lesbian gay. b . trans and supportive musicians and fnends A l levels of ability Long Yang C lub Portland. Portland chapter serving GLBT Asians and their fnends with social events and newsletter (503 735-9425 nckmg@ados com .) ( 11 /02) B rother to B rother is a fartuly of Afncan Amencan gay Sexual M inority Service« P roject offers individual Willamette Valley: Health Lesbian social group fo r women 50 and older providing an accepting social environment for chubby men and the men who like them that way (503 241 4535 www cfiubnef.net/genftegianfs 7 (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. lesban. b and trans commu nity (isrc@aol.com www rosecourt.org 7 (5/02) Jew ish Gay M en's Group— call for meeting time and place (503 2465939 eframlevrOaol com 7 (5/02) Leather women's Supper Club is a social group for women who share an interest m D /S . age play, clothing fetishes or B /D /S /M Potlucks and discussions are held on third Saturdays (PO Box 14931. Portland. OR 972937(5/02) 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 willing to come over to the westside. (Grace 503-643-3209 7 (5/02) Women on Wheels (WOW) is a motorcycle club for all women who like to nde We meet monthly at Silver Dollar Pizza in Beaverton, sponsor nding clinics and take day tnps. (5 pm second Sunday 6940 SW Hall Btvd ¡enorwh@aol.com.) (11/02) meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm. 503-642-3360 or 503-331 0415.) (5/02) Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self Washington: Health • Lesbians Enjoying N ature and Science (LENS) is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy explonng all 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 expenence necessary (6 45-8 30 pm second Thursday planning meeting. 503-252-5397 katc@ wsi-orcom.) (5/02) inclusive social, support and education network Activities include dances, potlucks. held tnps and a polyamory interest group Meetings are every first Monday (7:30 pm 3 Fnends Coffeehouse. 201 SE 12th Ave Laury 503 285 4848 ) (5/02) pnvate and professional, in Washington. Oregon and southern Bntish Columbia Dinner meetings in Portland area (503 2286675 casffyers&yahoo com www geocities com/casflyers) (11 /02) who are artists, w riters or musicians or who pursue some creative activity M onthly potiucks on the second Friday (Carf 503 284-2971 7(5/02) Metro: Anti-violence 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 (6:30-8 30 pm second Friday. A rt 503-642-2479 or arwil@hevanet com. 7(11/02) offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou pies and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environment Also offers a Lesbian Support Group on Wednesday evenings ( 17 SW Second Ave 503294 7440 or 503-294-7401. ext 2017 7(5/02) Raal Connectio n is a social gathenng for gay men < P ortland Leather Men meet every second Saturday 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 fo r the past 15 years. (360-8% -6665 furry@ aracnet co m 7 (5/02) Gay but not happy? Depression? Relationship prob Love Makes a Family Vancouver Parents and Kids Group Everyone is welcome to en|oy a pizza din P a jiawla r i l v iiio i A Nazi vizan, a plucky tchoolgiri, a mad scientist, a flying alien brain and one bodyless woman's quest for world domination in Head-Crazy Brain Girl at Miracle Theatre identifying women who are into S /M Ray parties are held on the second Saturday of the month. (503 2 3 1 -3992 lululist@ excite com www spiretech.com /~awntie/lulu h im .) (11 /02) Mom2Mom is an alcohol-free social group for families (including dads) Have fun and make connections and fnendships with other great families' (Flora 503-284-0216 or Jaquelme 503-282-0565. 7(11/02) M ount Hood Queer networks professionally and socially (503701-8302)15/02) N orthw est Gender A lliance is a social and support organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals Monthly open meetings and socials (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208. 503646-2802. www teleport co m /- nwga. 7 (5/02) Metro: Physical Recreation A dventure Group. Portland s gay and lesban out doors group, organizes a vanety of activities and social events including hiking, skiing, mountain bkmg. camping and rafting. (M ailing address PO Box 2201. Portland. OR 97208-2201 503-452-5680 www adventuregroup org ) (5/02) BiN et Oregon, the state's bsexual and polyamory community-building outdoor group, organizes regular day adventures, bannual weekend campouts and annual Northwest regional summer gatherings (503-680- 7958 BiNetOR@pomtfíash com BiNetO r pomtñash com 7 (5/02) C ycling Lesbians in P ortland (CLIPS) meets twice m onthly fo r bicycle rides followed by coffee/breakfast. All nding levels welcome (503-254-697 1.7(11 /0 2 ) Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for women Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and choosing outings appropnate for their skill and fitness level. /Ml skill levels welcome (503-285-5765 after 10 am. 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) The Gay Women's G olf Group welcomes all levels of players (503-380-1020 pgwgg@yahoo com )(1 1 /02) ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a social club lor gay men who enjoy being nude. M onthly K-9 C lub is a group of kindred folks and their dogs who meet to hike and talk in Portland parks on the sec ond Sunday of each month. (503-285-2986 7(5/02) potlucks and events Guests are invited to attend two events before deciding on membership. (PO Box 3152. Portland. OR 97293-3152 organ_mfo@organ-pdxorg. wwworgan-pdx.org) (5/02) Out & About, a lesban activity group for singles and couples, holds monthly planning meetings at Hobo's. (7 30 pm second Fnday 120 NW Third Ave Becca 503-6679412.HIU02) A Pinochle Group meets at Hobo's weekly for friendly games (6 pm Sunday 120 NW Third Ave George 503 760 1248 )01/02) Portland Bisexual A lliance holds social and p oliti cal events for b and b-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 (5 03 775-9717. pbaObiportiandorg www biportlandorg .7 (5/02) P ortland Bisexual Women is a support and discus Sion group for b and questioning women Women of any age. race, a b lity or cultural origin are encouraged to attend (Discussion: 7-9 pm second Fnday Social fourth weekend 503 2836433 portlandbiwomenOaol com 7(5/02) P ortland Leather A lliance is a pansexual. nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a positive community for safe, sane and consensual alternative adult sexuali ties m general and S /M /leather/fetish in particular (5 03-727-3148 www pdxteatherdkance org .7 (5/02) The Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestnan activities in the Pacific Northwest (Denise 503 654 3865 Lynn 503-777-2339 kelrav@rdrop.com) (5/02) Lesbian Garden C lub is a group of women who love gardens and gardening. They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encouragement while having a good time Call or email fo r a copy of the newsletter and inform ation about upcoming events. (Kathe 503 9092002 lgcoregon@aol com 7(11/02) O ut D ancing teaches dancing for same sex couples at Ankeny S treet Studio Classes for different dance styles start the first Friday and first Sunday o f each month Also a m onthly dance social. (503-2365129 out_dancmg@yahoocom) ( 11 /02) The P ortland Gay and Lasbian B ow ling A ssociation meets 3 30 pm Sundays at Hollywood Lanes Drop-ms welcome anytime (4030 NE Halsey St Mathng address: PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97208 1002 503 2930438 bowfpdx@aolcom. www pdxbowl.com.) (5/02) W hether you're a running novice or a seasoned marathoner. P ortland Frontrunnors welcome gay. lesban. b and trans people of a l abilities and interests (503 819-4626 wwwportlandfrontnmners org 7 (5/02) P otter's H o u m M ln lstrio i offers dancing every third Saturday o f the month (7-10 pm 3830 SE 62nd Ave 503-7765024 7(11/02)