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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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quest for world domination
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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)