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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 )