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A ctivities 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 aplg_pdx@yahoo com ) 1 11 /02)
HEALTH
Metro: Anti-violence
Bisexual Community Forum is an age and gender
inclusive social, support and education network
Activities include diances. potlucks. field trips and a
polyamory interest group Meetings are every first
Monday (7 3 0 pm 3 Fnends Coffeehouse. 201 SE
12th Ave Laury 503-285 4848 )1 1 1/02)
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)111102)
Clackam as Women's Services offers shelter, sup
port and resource referral to survivors of domestic and
sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans friendly
Wheelchair accessible TTD. relay calls and collect calls
accepted. (O ffice 503-722 2366 Cnsis Line
503 654 2288.) (11/02)
Cascade Flyers are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, both
private and professional, in Washington. Oregon and
southern Bntish Columbia Dinner meetings in Portland
area. (503-228 6675 casflyers@ yahoocom
www geocities, com /cas flyers ) (11 /02)
Family Center Outreach Office a program of
C O Q SU R E is a social group for people who were
Volunteers o f Amenca located in Southeast Portland,
offers support groups and drop-m services to women
and children who are survivors of domestic violence.
(Samantha 503-771-5503)11 1/02)
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 of their
gender or who are considenng changing identity, guys
who are explonng possibilities for m ner/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
Portland Women's C risis Line offers services for
victim s/survivors of domestic violence and sexual
assault 24- hour cnsis hotline with interpretation ser
vices for non-English speakers Advocacy for those fil
ing restraining orders in Multnomah County. Support
groups for victim s/survivors of violence, rape/sexual
assault and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
All service are free and confidential (503-235-5333 or
888 235-5333 /(1 1 /0 2 )
Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self-
identifying women who are into S/M . Play parties are
held on the second Saturday of the month.
(503-231-3992 lululist@excite com.
www spiretech. com /~awntie/lulu. h tm .H I 1/02)
McMinnville Don 503-434 6266 )111102)
Young M en's Coffee Talk is every Wednesday at
3 Fnends Coffeehouse (7-9 pm 201 SE 12th Ave.)
( 11 / 02 )
Washington County Men Talk is an opportunity for
gay men living in Washington County to get together in
informal settings on a monthly basis for social interac
tion (6 30-8:30 pm second Fnday A rt 503-642-2479 or
arwil@hevanet com.) 1 11 /0 2 )
Men's FilmTalh meets regularly to discuss films.
( filmtalk@aracnet com) (11/02)
Mom2Mom is an alcohol-free social group for families
(including dads) Have fun and make connections and
friendships with other great families1 (Flora
503 284 0216 orJaquelme 503 2820565 )111/02)
Westside Lesbians at Play enpy happenings on
socially (503-701-8302.)( \ \ 102)
the west side o f town: potlucks. kayaking, talking, lots
of laughter and more. Anybody play backgammon?
(Louise 503-643-3209 )1 11/02)
Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support
organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals.
Monthly open meetings and socials (PO Box 4928.
Portland OR 97208 503-646-2802
www teleport co m /-n w g a ) (11/02)
Women on Wheels (WOW) is a m otorcycle club for
all women who like to ride We meet monthly at Silver
Dollar Pizza in Beaverton, sponsor nding clinPs and
take day tnps (5 pm second Sunday 6940 SW Hall
Blvd ienorwh@aol com. ) (1 1/02)
Mount Hood Queer networks professionally and
O RG AN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a
social club for gay men who enpy being nude Monthly
potlucks and events. Guests are invited to attend two
events before deciding on membership (PO Box 3152.
Portland. OR 97293 3152 organ mfo&organ pdx org.
www organ pdx org) 1 11 /02)
Out t About, a lesbian activity group for singles and
couples, holds monthly planning meetings at Hobo's.
(7 3 0 pm second Fnday 120 NW Third Ave Becca
503 667 9412.) (11/02)
third Saturday of the month. (7-10 pm. 3830 SE 62nd
Ave 503-775-5024.)1 1 1/02)
R osa City Softb all A sso ciation is an adult
softball league fo r the gay. lesbian and bi com m unity
and friends in the Portland m etropolitan area, offers
an open division and a wom en's division and are
affilia te d w ith the N orth Am erican G ay Am ateur
A th le tic Alliance. (503-450-9999.
w w w .portlandgaysoftball.com .) (1 1 /0 2 )
Rosatown Ramblers Portland's gay and lesbian
square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus lev
els (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352
www. rosetownramblers. co m ) (11 /0 2 )
Swim Team for gay and lesbian community offers
coached workouts for all skid levels at the Columbia
Pool Improve health and technique while socializing.
(Noon- 1.30 pm Sundays. 7701 N Chautauqua Blvd.
503-245-5854 swimpdxQyahoo com or
gbay214@yahoo com. ) (1 1/02)
Team Oregon organizes athletes to participate in
Metro: Physical Recreation
Adventure Group. Portland s gay and lesbian out
doors group, organizes a variety of activities and social
events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping
and rafting (Mailing aiddress: PO Box 2201. Portland.
OR 97208 2201. 503-452-5680
www adventuregroup.org.) (11 /02)
the Gay Games Nov. 2-9, 2002, in Sydney. Australia.
If you want to participate in the opening and closing
events, you must be part o f Team Oregon
(www. teamoregonusa.com) (11 /0 2 )
Trillium M orris Dancers welcomes all orientations
and genders to p in in a vigorous and celebratory
English dance tradition, practicing weekly for informal
summer performances. (6.30 pm Monday.
503-234-4594. moms@ eastsidewebsites.com.
www.eastsidewebsites.com /m om s.) (11 /02)
‘ Southern Oregon: Social
Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center plays
B ra d le y -A n g le H o u se provides individual support
and advocacy for queer youth of all genders who have
experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse Free,
confidential and safe (An 5 0 3 -2 3 2 -7 8 0 5 )( 11/02)
host to social events and groups. Call fo r schedule
(717 Siskiyou Blvd.. Ashland, OR M ailing address:
PO Box 927 Ashland OR 97520 541-488-6990
www. abdellis org.) 1 11 /02)
Metro: Mental Health
Willamette Valley:
Helios Counseling offers H IV* counseling, medica
Physical Recreation
tion management and addiction treatm ent 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)
The O UTdoor Group is a fnendly. inclusive bunch
o f Eugene people who go biking, hiking, skating,
mushroom hunting, skiing, hot springing and just
about any other a ctivity you can dream up Occasional
weekend camping. (Kim 541-484-2147 kims@efn org
www outdoorgroup.org.) (11 /0 2 )
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,
rustic setting (503292 1069 liamdoug@aol co m )
Frontrunner and Walkers go out every Saturday
morning in Eugene. (9 am 15th and Agate. Hank
541-484 6259 or Sadie 541-485 3282 )1 1 1/02)
( 11 / 02 )
YW CA of Greater Portland Counseling Center
offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou
ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive
environment Also offers a Lesbian Support Group on
Wednesday evenings. (1 7 SW Second Ave
503-294-7440 or 503 294-7401. ext 2017)111/02)
The Eugene GLBT Tennis Group gets together
weekends to play fo r fun and exercise. Open to all ages
and skill levels. (kfranken8@yahoo com .) (11/02)
Willamette Valley: Social
Metro: Recovery
Blackfish Gallery presents Art from the Streets through Aug. 31
Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous
meetings at noon daily and 1 pm Sundays for gays and
lesbians but is open to everyone (M etropolitan
Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway )
(
11 / 02 )
Metro: Sexual
and members of all sexual onentations Monthly social
(503-471-1515)111/02)
50* lesbian social group for women meets on
the third Saturday of the month (4-7 pm 503-642-3360
or 503 286-3575) (11/02)
Friends is a weekly support and discussion group for
Multnomah County Health Department STD
Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment
African Amencan gay and bi men (5-7 pm Wednesdays.
Bnan 503 287 8651 J (1 1/02)
Monday-Fnday and on a first-com e, first-served walk-in
basis Also offers hepatitis A and B testing, treatm ent,
vaccinations and community education for gay and bi
men (Sixth Floor. 426 SW S tar* St 503 248 3700.)
( 11 / 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 newslet
ter is free on request (5 03-760-0816
ftataps@ aol.com) 111 /02)
Gay M en's Drawing Group meets on the fourth
Willamette Valley: Health
Womens pace provides a 24 -hour hot line and shelter
for women, men and children who have been abused
physically, sexually or emotionally Spanish speaking
available Plays host to a lesbian and bi women's sup
port group (Crisis 800-281 2800 Business:
541 485-8232.H 11/02)
Saturday of the month; models and guys who like to
draw are welcome to call for more information (Phillip
503-287-7447.) ( 11/02)
Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is
the oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans social/fundraising
organization in the state of Oregon Meetings are the
first two Mondays of each month.
(www poisonwaters com o r www rosecourt.org.)
(
11 / 02 )
Jewish Gay M en's Group— call for meeting time
Willamette Valley: Recovery
and place (503-246 5939 efraimlevt@aol com ) (11/02)
Eugene S A A is a 12-step fellowship fo r those who
are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Sexual
orientation is not an issue (541 -342-5582.
www eugenesaa com.) (11 /0 2 )
Leather Night and Red Hanky Social is the first
and third Friday o f each month at Gail’s D irty Duck.
(9 pm-midnight. 439 NW Third Ave 503-224-8446
pdxsaltydg@ aolcom.)11 1/02)
Leatherwomen's Supper Club is a social group
SOCIAL
Uetro: Arts & Music
Portland Gay M en'* Chorus is open to singers,
support members and volunteers Seeking an individual
to f i the role o f Music Librarian (503 226-2588
www pdxgmc org. ) (1 1 /0 2 )
Metro: General
Asian A Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is
a nonprofit voce and community for Oregon Asian and
Pacific Islander lesbians, bisexuals and gay men
Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed
G A LA Chorus rehearses 4-6 30 pm Sundays at
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 97 2 93 )1 1 1/02)
A Pinochle Group meets at Hobo's weekly for
fnendly games. (6 pm Sunday. 120 NW Third Ave.
George 503-760-1248 )1 11/02)
Portland Bisexual Woman is a support and discus
sion group for tx and questioning women. Women of
any age, race, ability or cultural ongin are encouraged to
attend. (Discussion 7-9 pm second Friday Social:
fourth weekend 503-283-6433.
portlandbiwomen@aol com .) 1 11 /02)
Portland Leather Alliance 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 org )(1 1/02)
Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday
for potluck and socializing. Meet 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.) (11 /02)
Portland Metro Prime 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 pdxpnmetimers@yahoo. com.
ww w geocitiescom /pdxpnm etim ers) (11 /02)
Portland State University Queers and Allies
offers educational and social programming and support
and referral services for people of aH onentations
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
Memonal Center. 1825 SW Broadway. Portland. OR
97201 503-725 5681 queersandalhes@mailpdxedu
www gueersandallies pdx.edu.) (11/02)
Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS)
Rose City Discussion Club, the largest open pan-
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 experience necessary (6 45-8 30 pm
second Thursday planning meeting 503-252-5397.
katc@ wsi-or com .) (11/02)
sexual/altemative sexuality club m the Northwest, is
open to all onentations. fetishes and lifestyles that are
safe, sane and consensual Monthly meetings, work
shops and newsletter (503-972-1869
rcdcffteleport com www rede org.) (11/02)
Long Yang Club Portland. Portland chapter serving
GLBT Asians and their fnends with social events and
newsletter (503 735-9425 nckmgOados com ) (11 /02>
Together Works, a confidential group for lesbians,
gays, bisexuals and friends, meets for socials and dis
cussions of topics of mutual interest Meets second and
• fourth Mondays. (7.30 pm May September. 7 pm
October-Apr» First Baptist Church. 125 SE CovAs St..
Unitanan Universalis! Congregation of Salem. 5090
Center St. NE. (541-754-4144 conftuence@aol.com.
www.conftuencechorus.org.) (11 /0 2 )
BiNet Oregon is a statewide organization that
encourages networking within the bisexual community
as well as among others in the sexual m inorities com
munity We play host to numerous social events, month
ly munches and an annual gathenng (503-622-1178
www bine tor. org.) (11/02)
The Eugene Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual 20s/30s
Social Club enjoys a weekly game night and brunch
every Sunday at Brail's (Bnan 541 -485-3437.) (11/02)
Cycling Lesbian* in Portland (C LIP S) meets
month fo r potlucks and other vanous fun activities in
Eugene. All women welcome. (Bonnie 541-683-2793.)
twice monthly for bicycle ndes followed by
coffee/breakfast All nding levels welcome
(503-254-6971.) (11/02)
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 All skill levels welcome
(Tami 503-659-2782 n c c l 127@hotmail.com.
www geocihtes com /ncc 1127/forestpdx.) (11 /02)
The Gay Women's Golf Group welcomes all levels
of players (503-380-1020 pgwgg@yahoo com .)
(
The Lesbian Connection (TLC) meets once a
111 / 02 )
Marionberry Salon meets monthly in Salem for
potlucks and discussion of books touching on the les
bian. gay or bi expenence. (Cary 503-363-6036
manonberrysalon@ aolcom.)111 /0 2 )
Team Oregon organizes athletes to participate in
the Gay Games Nov. 2-9. 2002. in Sydney, Australia.
If you want to participate in the opening and closing
events, you m ust be part o f Team Oregon.
(www. teamoregonusa. com ) (11/02)
11 / 02 )
The Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for
equestnan activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise
503 654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339 ketrav@rdrop com.)
( 11 / 02 )
Lesbian Garden Club is a group of women who
Metro: Spirituality
love gardens and gardening They exchange plants,
seeds, advice and encouragement while having a good
time Call or email for a copy of the newsletter and
information about upcoming events. (Kathe
503-909-2002 lgcoregon@aol com .)11 1/02)
Ainsworth United Church of Christ is a multira
cial. multicultural, open and affirm ing church. Sunday
worship is at 10 am; church school for children runs
concurrently. (2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503-284-8767.
aucc@ teleport com .) 1 11 /02)
Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples
at Ankeny Street Studio Classes for different dance
styles start the first Fnday and first Sunday of each
month. Also a monthly dance social (503-236 5129
out_dancmg@yahoocom) 1 11 /02)
Anawim Community of gay men meets weekly for
Chnstian meditation and prayer (7:30 pm Thursday
503 281-0722)111/02)
The Portland Gay and Lesbian Bowling
Association is in its 25th season' Meets Sundays at
Hollywood Lanes Drop-ins welcome anytime (3 30 pm.
4030 NE Halsey St Mailing address PO Box 80002.
Portland. OR 97208-1002 503 2930438
bowipdx@aol com wwwpdxbowl.com .) (11/02)
Whether you're a running novice or a seasoned
marathoner. Portland Frontrunners welcome gay.
lesbian, tx and trans people of aH abilities and interests
(503 819-4626 www portlandfrontrunners o rg ) (11 /02)
Potter's Housa M ini stria* offers dancing every
Congregation Neveh Shalom, an open and pro
gressive Conservative Jewish synagogue, extends a
warm welcome to all sexual minonties. Shabbat ser
vices 8:15 pm Fnday and 9 am Saturday (2900 SW
Peaceful Lane. 503-2468831)111/072)
Congregation P'nai Or (Faces of Light) >s a
vibrant, egalitarian. Jewish Renewal congregation in
Portland. M eets several times a month m vanous loca
tions (PO Box 42187. Portland. OR 97242 0187.
503-248-4500 www pnaxorpdx org.) 1 11 /02)
Dignity Portlend meets for Mass on Sundays
(503-262-694 7.3(11 /0 2 )