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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 19, 2002)
32 s u t * juty 1 9 .2 0 0 2 O M treach community (7 pm second Saturday AbdiH Ellis Community Center. 771 Siskiyou B lvd . Ashland 5 4 1 48 8 6990 PO Box 1793. Klamath Falls. OF! 97601 www chrysalis4tg com ) (11 /0 2 ) experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe (An 503-232-7805.) (11/02) Rogue V alley P arents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, Metro: Mental Health 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.) (11/02) Washington: Community Love Makes a Family Vancouver Parents and Kids Group Everyone is welcome to enjoy a pizza din Willamette Valley: Recovery Eugene SAA is a 12-step fellowship for those who are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual orientation is not an Issue (54! 342 5582 www eugenesaa com ) (11 /02) SOCIAL Helios Counseling offers HIV* counseling, medica tion management and addiction treatment to the lesbian, gay. bi and trans communities. An Oregon Health Plan and Ryan W hite Program provider. (525 NE Oregon St.. »220. Portland. OR 97232 503-674-7777.) (11/02) Gay but not happy? Depression? Relationship prob lems7 Join our support group for gay men led by expen- enced gay therapist William Douglas. M A. Peaceful, rus tic setting (503-292 1069 hamdougGaol com.) (11/02) Metro: Arts & Music Portland Lesbian C hoir welcomes supportive mem bers and volunteers (503-241 8 9 9 4) (5/02) Portland Gay Man's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers. (503-226-2588 www pdxgmc o rg ) (5/02) Rose C ity Gay Freedom Band is a conceit, march Friends is a weekly support and discussion group for African American gay and tx men (5 -7 pm Wednesdays. Bnan 503-287 8 6 5 I.H U /0 2 ) Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their admirers Newsletter, activities arid monthly social gath- enngs. (503-240-2813. www oregonbears.org.) (5/02) Funny Ladies Tea and Posey S ociety 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. (503-760-0816. 8atapsG aolcom .) (11 /0 2 ) ORGAN (O regon Regional Gay and Naked) is a Gay Men's D rawing Group meets on the fourth Saturday of the month; models and guys who like to draw are welcome to call for more information (Phillip 503 2 87-7447.H U /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. www. chubnet.net/gentlegiants ) (5/02) Im perial Sovereign Rose C ourt o f Oregon is the oldest gay, lesbian, bi and trans social/fundraismg 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 3 3 2 ) (5/02) Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo social club for gay men who enjoy being nude. M onthly potlucks and events. Guests are invited to attend two events before deciding on membership (PO Box 3152, Portland. OR 97293-3152 organjnfoG organ-pdx.org. www organ-pdx.org) (11 /02) O ut t A bout, 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 503-667-94I2. h u /0 2 ) A Pinochle G roup meets at Hobo's weekly for friendly games (6 pm Sunday. 120 N W Third Ave. George 503-760-1248.)( 11/02) 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. pbaGbiportland.org. www.biportland.org.) (5/02) Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discussion group for bi and questioning women. Women of any age. race, ability b r cultural ongm are encouraged to attend (Discussion: 7-9 pm second Fnday. Social: fourth week end 503-283-6433 portlandbiwomenGaol com ) (11/02) cacy (7 pm first Tuesday Library at First Congregational Church. 1220 NE 68th St.. Vancouver 360-695 2200. ourclarkcounty Columbian com /25 7 /J (05/02) Sexual M in o rity Services P roject offers individual peer counseling by appointment (360-695-1325, ext. 332.) (05/02) 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 in general and S /M /leather/fetish in particular. (503-727-3148 wwwpdxleatheralliance o rg .)( 11/02) Willamette Valley: Community P ortland Leather Men meet every second Saturday fo r 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. funyG aracnet.com .)(11/02) AFTER 8 works for political change and provides infor mation and referral fo r sexual mmonties and allies m Benton and Linn counties (PO Box 1828. Corvallis. OR 97339 541-752-8157X 11/02) Im perial Sovereign C ourt o f the W illam ette Empire meets 7:30 pm on the first and third Tuesday P ortland Me tro Prim e Timer« 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. OR 97228. 503-286-4613 o r 360-254-1718. pdxphm etimersGyahoocom wwwgeocities.com /pdxphm etim ers.) (11/02) of each month at the 300 Club (300 Liberty S t SE. Salem Call S tar Emperor 24 Jack E DeVine at 503-304 2270 o r Star Empress 24 Morgan Lafay at 503362-7419 iscweGuswest n e t) (5/0 2 ) Lane Community College Q ueer-Straight Alliance provides a safe place for all people to meet and P ortland S tate U niversity Queers and A llie s offers educational and social programming and support and referral services fo r people of all orientations. Tackles issues pertinent to the queer community on campus and beyond. Non-PSU students also welcome to attend activities and meetings. (4 4 1A Smith M emonal Center. 1825 SW Broadway. Portland. OR 97201. 503-725-5681 queersandalliesGmail pdx.edu. w w w .queersandalties.pdx.edu.nU /02) 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 I. 4000 E 30th Ave 5 4 1 -463-5331 gaystraightallianceGmsn.com.) (11 /02) Rainbow Rascals is open to all gay and lesbian par ents of similar-age children (toddler to 7 years) m the Salem area to get together for fun and support. (Kim Olsen 503-581 -5 102 www rambowrascals o rg ) (11 /0 2 ) Rose C ity D iscussion Club, the largest open pan- sexual/altem ative sexuality club in the Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual Monthly meetings, work shops and newsletter. (503-972-1869. rcdcG teleport.com . www.rcdc.org.) (1 1/02) M entors and Protdgds (M AP) is a group of gay men 18 and older M eets every second Thursday in Corvallis (Send a s e lf addressed, stam ped envelope to PO Box 231. Foster. OR 97345 ) (5/0 2 ) P arents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy m Salem (7-9 pm third Wednesday First United M ethodist Church. 600 State St.. Salem Mailing address PO B ox 121. Gates. OR 97346. 5 0 3 2 9 2 9 6 6 8 o r 503 897 2524 ) (11/02) P arents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy m Eugene. (6 4 5 -8 45 pm third Mondays First Congregational Church. 1050 E 23rd Ave . Eugene. 5 4 I-3 0 2 -4 4 2 2 .H U /0 2 ) P a r e n t s , Fansilr^rs ars^f Fn^r^i^tr o f i, ss^xt^xns a n d Gays Schools and Youth Team provides informa tion. training, networking and advocacy to make schools safe and fair fo r ad. regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity (541 242-2746X 11/02) Together W orks, a confidential group for lesbians, Don’t m iss your chance to see Hedwig and the Angry Inch through Aug. 3 at Theater! Theatre! YWCA o f G reater P ortland Counseling C enter offers skdmg fee 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. 503-294-7440or503-294 740l. ext 2017.H U /0i2) Metro: General Metro: Recovery Live and Lot 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 Belmont S t 503 238 6091X 5/02) Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at noon daily 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) Metro: Anti-violence * B radley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for female-identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battefed by women (Ah 5 0 3 2 3 2 -7 8 0 5 )1 11/02) Metro: Sexual Clackam as W omen's S ervices offers shelter, sup Monday Fnday 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 bi men (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St 5032483700X 11/02) port and resource referral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans friendly W heelchair accessible TTD. relay calls and collect calls accepted (O ffice: 503 7222366 Cnsis Une 503-654-?288 ) (11 /0 2 ) Fam ily C enter O utreach O ffice a program of Volunteers of America located m Southeast Portland, offers support groups and drop-m services to women and children who are survivors o f dom estic violence (Samantha 503-771 5503 ) (1 1/02) Portland Women's C risis Una offers services for vic tims/survivors of domeshc violence and sexual assault 24- hour crisis hotline with interpretation services for non English speakers Advocacy for those filing restranng orders m Multnomah County Support groups for vetm s/survivors o f vnience. rape/sexual assault and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse A l service are free and confidential (503235-5333 o r 888235-5333 ) 0 1/02) Bradley A ngle H o m o provides ndh/iduai support and advocacy fo r queer youth o f a l genders who have 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 w w w re g fb o rg .) (5/02) Multnomah County Health Departm ent STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment Asian A P acific Islander Lesb ia ns 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 503299-0120 aptg_pdxGyahoo com .) (11/02) Bisexual Community Forum is an age and gender inclusive social, support and education network. A ctivities include dances, potlucks. field trips and a pdyamory interest group. Meetings are every first Monday. (7 3 0 pm. 3 Friends Coffeehc.ise. 201 SE 12th Ave Laury 503-285-4848X 11/02) B rother to B rother is a family of African American gay and bi men dedicated to the empowerment o f and improvement m the quality of life withm our community Board meetings at 5 30 pm every third Monday (PO Box 3182. Portland. OR 97208 Bnan 503-417-7991) (5/02) Cascade Flyers are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, both pri Washington: Health Sexual M inority Sorvicoe Proj ect offers individual peer counseling for victims of domestic abuse current or past No fee Services provided by experienced domestic violence advocate (309 W 12th Ave Vancouver 360695 1325. ext. 332 lezephyr42Gaol com ) (5/02) Willamette Valley: Health Womenepoco provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter for women and children who have been abused physi cal^, sexually or emotionally and plays host to a lesbian and bi women s support group (Cnsis 54 1 48 5 6 5 1 3 Business 541-485-8232. Lesbian Ahance 541302-241 7.7(5/02) vate and professional, in Washington. Oregon and southern British Columbia. Dinner meetings in Portland area (503-228-6675. casflyersGyahoo com. www geocities.com/casllyers )(1 1/02) 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 o f their gender or who are considering changing identity, guys who are exploring possfokties for mner/outer gender, those who are not transitioning but identify always or sometimes as guys, as well as guys who are transitioning or have transi tioned We welcome significant others and members of all sexual orientations (503-47/-/5 /5 .) (5/02) 50+ lesbian social group fo r woman meets on the third Saturday of the month (4-7 pm. 503-6423360 o r 5 0 3 2 8 8 3 5 7 5 ) (11/02) organization in the state o f Oregon Meetings are the first two Mondays o f each month. (www.poisonwaters.com o r www.rosecourt.org .)(11 /0 2 ) Jew ish Gay M an's Group— call for meeting time gays, bisexuals and fnends. meets for socials and dis cussions o f topics of mutual interest. M eets second and fourth Mondays. (7.30 pm May-September. 7 pm October-Aphl. First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St.. McMinnville. Don 503-434-6266 ) (11/02) Young M en's C offee Talk is every Wednesday at 3 Fnends Coffeehouse. (7-9 pm. 201 SE 12th Ave.) and place. (5 03-246-5939 efraim leviGaol.com.) ( 11/02) ( 11 / 02 ) Leather N ight and Red Hanky S ocial is the first and third Friday o f each month at Gad's D irty Duck. (9 pm -m dnight 439 NW Third Ave 503-224 8446 pdxsaltydgG aolcom ) (11/Q/2) W ashington C ounty Men Talk is an opportunity for gay men living in Washington 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 503-6422479 o r arwHGhevanet.com.) (11 /0 2 ) Leatherwom en'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) West alda Lesbians a t Play enjoy happenings on the west side o f town: potlucks. kayaking, talking, lots of laughter and more. Anybody play backgammon? (Louise 503-643-3209X11102) Lesbians Enjoying N ature and Science (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 plan ning potluck. No experience necessary (6:45-8 30 pm second Thursday planning meeting 503-2525397. katcG wsi-orcom .)(11 /02) Long Yang C lub P ortland Portland chapter serving GLBT Asians and their fnends with social events and newsletter (503 7359425 nckmgGados com .)( 11/02) Lulu's P srvy Playhouse is a social group fo r seif- identifying women who are mto S /M . Play parties are held on the second Saturday o f the month. (503 231 3992 lukjkstGexcite.com. www spiretech com /~aw ntie/blu htm .) (11 /0 2 ) Man's FilmTalk meets regularly to discuss films (filmtalkGaracnet com) (11/02) Women on W heels (WOW) is a motorcycle club for all women who like to ride. We meet monthly at Silver Dollar Pizza in Beaverton, sponsor nding clinics and take day trips. (5 pm second Sunday 6940 SW Hall Blvd. /enorwIiG aol com .) (11 /0 2 ) Metro: Physical Recreation Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesban outdoors group, organizes a variety of activities and social events including hiking, skiing, mountan biking, camping and rafting. (Mailingaddress: POBox 2201. Portland. OR 97208-2201 503-452-5680 www.adventuregroup org ) (11/02) BINet Oregon is a statewide organization that encourages networking withm the bisexual community as well as among others m the sexual minorities com munity We play host to numerous social events, month ly munches and an annual gathering (503-622-1178 www binetor. org. ) ( 11 / 02 ) Mom2Mom is an alcohol-free social group for families (including dads) Have fun and make connections and friendships with other great families! (Flora 503284 0216 or Jaquekne 5 0 3 2 8 2 0 5 6 5 X 1 1 /02) C ycling Lesbians hr Portland (CLIPS) meets twice monthly for bicycle ndes followed by coffee/breakfast. AH riding levels welcome. (503 254-6971.) (11/02) M ount Hood Queer networks professionally and socially (503-70/ 8302 ) (11/02) 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 503646-2802 www teleport com/~nwga ) (11 / 02 ) Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for women Participants are responsible for providing their own eqixpment and choosing outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level AH skid levels welcome (Tam 503-659-2782 n cct !27GhotmaHcom. www geocitites com /ncc 1127/forestpdx) (11 /0 2 )
