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august 16.2002 < Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Umatilla County Health Department offers free information and testing. Off-site testing also available (431 SE Third S t . Pendleton John 541-278-5432 M l 1/02) line provides HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and STD information, support and referrals. English hot line, English and Spanish materials Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups. (Benton County and Albany 541 7526322 o r 800-588-2437.) (11 /02) HIV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays in Medford (6 pm. 1501 W Mam St Bill Coyne 541-772-1777.)(11/02) Washington: AIDS & HTV Cascade AIDS Project Vancouver provides non medical services to individuals and communities in southwest Washington, including support groups, emer gency financial assistance, volunteer programs, inform a tion and referrals. (Suite M l00. 1104 Mam St.. Vancouver 360-735-9170.) (11/02) Cowlitz County Health Department offers free COMMUNITY To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership, bnng $60 cash to the Multnomah County offices. (8 am-4 45 pm Monday-Fnday. 501 SE Hawthorne B M 503-988-3027.) (11 /02) Metro: General hepatitis A and B immunization for needle exchange cus tomers. Also provides educational materials, referrals. HIV testing and condoms. (2 4 pm Tuesday and Thursday. 1952 Ninth Ave. Longview. 360-414-5599 ) 0 1 /02) Free facilitated ongoing support group for men and women with HIV/AIDS Sponsored by Cascade AIDS Project Quest. (6:30-8.30 pm Monday. • Suite M l00. 1410 Mam St., Vancouver. Wash 503-493-0288)(11/02) Southwest Washington Health District offers free HIV testing for gay and bi men No needles used! (5-630 pm first and third Thursday 1104 Mam St.. Vancouver 360-397-8098)(11/02) Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV HIV Alliance of Lane County provides education, prevention, client services and health care. Registered nurse and Spanish language assistance available HIV testing 5-8 pm Tuesdays—get $5 and a free bottle of lube. (1966 Garden Ave.. Eugene 541-342 5088. hivallQhivalliance. o rg ) ( 11 /0 2 ) HIV-Positive Social/Activities Group connects you with others who understand and share your expen- ence A group-led organization fo r vanous fun events and support. (Curtis or Jonathan 541-342-5088 prev I Qhivalliance. org.) ( 11/02) LifeLine AIDS Project provides services and pre vention education for HIV/AIDS in Salem and the W illam ette Valley (Suite J-20. 3896 Beverly Ave NE. 503 371-4455 ) 0 1 /0 2 ) Oregon State Penitentiary HIV/AIDS Awareness Program (H A A P ) is inmate-based and provides peer education, information, referrals and sup port to ail inmates regardless of HIV status or sexual orientation. Many programs are dependent on communi ty volunteers (HAAP/OSP Activities Dept . 2605 State St.. Salem. OB 97310 503-378-4207.H 11/02) ton for self-identified women with an emphasis on safe, sane and consensual woman-to-woman B/D /S /M . Workshops, discussions and so cial events. (PO Box 17254, Portland. OB 972170254 contactQpdxbadgirls ne t) (11/02) Dads Support Group, a program of Love Makes a Family, meets first and third Tuesdays at Augustana Lutheran Church. For gay, bi or trans men who parent biological or adopted children. (7 pm. 2710 NE 14th Ave. 503-228-3892)(11/02) Deaf t Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a new nonprofit ded icated to building community among deaf and heanng queers and allies through social, educa tional and community resources m an inclusive environment We offer queer American Sign Language classes and sponsor monthly queer deaf events. (503-235-0840. queeraslQ yahoo com.) (11/02) The Names Project provides access and training for organizb.ons to display the AIDS Memorial Q uit. (PO Box gay and lesbian immigrants and their partners and works to change discrim inatory U.S. immigration laws (503-471-1568 PO Box 12526 Portland. OB 97212 IgirtfpdxQhotmail com www.lgirtf.org.) (1 1/02) bigotry and exploitation (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N Killingsworth St. 503-240-4462. rwpdxQigc org.) (11 /0 2 ) Rural Organizing Project is a netw ork o f human dignity groups taking action at the local and state level. (PO Box 1350. Scappoose. OB 97056. 503-543-8417. officeQrop.org. www.rop.org.) 11 / 02 ) j* * , fourth Wednesday o f the month in The Dalles fo r sup port. inform ation and advocacy. Attendance is confiden tial. (7 pm 541-298-8383 ) (11/02) '¿X k -, ***' Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)— Central Oregon meets on die ■ à y p lf -?• ¿ jV , third Monday of the month fo r support, education and advocacy. (6 pm coffee, visiting, browsing the library 6 30 pm meeting. First Presbyterian Church. 230 NE Ninth S t. Bend. 541-317-2334 ) (11/02) ■ Coastal Oregon: Community • - North Coast Pride Network is a volunteer human dignity organization serving the sexual mmonties commu nity in the Columbia Pacific Region. Publishes a newslet ter. maintains a resource office and sponsors Getrude's W ilde, a monthly social mixer, the third Monday of each month. (139 Ninth St. 48. Astoria. Mailing address PO Box 1317. Astoria. O B 97103. Monday social: 5:30-9 pm at Café Union town. 231 W Marine Drrve. Astona. 503-338-0161 ncpnQpacifier.com)(11/02) Equity Foundation is a non profit organization founded by the gay and lesbian community to promote dignity and worth in all people Equity has distributed more than $1 million m grants to programs throughout Oregon. (503-231-5759 wwwequity- foundahon.org.) (11/02) The work of Jamaican photographer Stanley Mars ton is on view through Aug. 30 at Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center It's My Ploasura offers a wide array of services to the community including books, gifts, workshops, a resource bulletin board, free housing listings and a free lesbian dating service. (3106 NE 64th A v e . Portland. OB 97213. 503 280-8080.)(11/02) Lesbian Community Project is a 17 year-old m ulti issue. m ultiracial, membership organization that builds community and organizes for justice among lesbians and our friends and allies. Sltding-scale membership is open to anyone who supports lesbian leadership in our community. Call for information about events, classes, support groups. Conversations Protects, newsletters and volunteer opportunities New to town or newly out? Check out LCP—umbrella for the lesbian community. (800 N W Sixth Ave 4255. Mailing address: PO Box 5931. Portland. OB 97228 503-227-0605 X I 1/02) Men's Talk meets every month for discussion and THE BOYS NEXT DOOR Mufti pie Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide support m dealing with the challenges o f kving with mul tiple sclerosis. (6 30-8 pm third Wednesday Astnda 503-223-9511.) (11/02) Mid-Columbia Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbiens and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the Valley AIDS Information Network's 24-hour hot Rainbow Health Resource Center in Corvallis Losbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force (LGIRTF) provides support and information to Radical Women are active in the struggle against ( came out later in life, meets monthly at Outside In. Please arrive a little early (7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave 4255 503-227-0605.) (11/02) Central Oregon: Community offers free, anonymous HIV testing and counseling 3-8 pm every Monday by appointment Also support group for gay men living with HIV. (500 Madison Ave. *4. 541 7 6 6 6 2 4 2 )0 1 /0 2 ) advocacy, referrals and monthly meetings providing a social and support environment to residents m Yamhill County. The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at a confidential location. (503-554-070l.)(11/02) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (O L O O . a national lesbian organization, has a Portland chapter for lesbians 60 and older interested in changing the social disease of ageism. (1 pm second Wednesday. 503-286-3575 ) 0 1 m Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for individuals desiring to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OB 97208-4928 503-646-2802 nwgaQnwgapdx.org. www nwgapdx o rg ) (11 /0 2 ) Love Makes a Family Inc. is a nonprofit agency working for social change and supporting lesbian, gay, bi and trans families. We provide advocacy, education and referrals regarding schools, same-sex marriage. adop tion. parenting and more. Families with Kids Groups entoy pizza dinners and separate discussion/play time fo r LGBT parents/care-givers and their children Portland metro; 6-8 pm every second Monday at Augustana Lutheran Church, 2710 NE 14th Ave Washington County: 6-8 pm every fourth Tuesday at Community Church of Cedar HiHs. 11695 SW Park Way. Vancouver: 6-8 pm every third Monday at Children's Home Society. 309 W 12th Ave. (503 2 2 8 3 8 92 lmfarmlyQlmfamily.org ) ( 11/02) Positive Connection of Yamhill County provides Mentors International is a group of gay seniors who advocate for international exchange students at metro area universities. (503-735-9425. rickmgQadoscom.)(11 /0 2 ) Bad Girls is a social and educational B/D /S /M orgamza Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV activities for Portlanders who would like to strengthen our sense of community (7 pm fourth Wednesday. First Congregational United Church. 1126 SW Park Ave 503 247-7139 pdxgaymenQaolcom.)( 11/02) 5423. Portland. OB97228 503-797-2881.) ( 1 1/02) Portland Pink Pistols invites queer firearms enthusiast to celebrate their 2nd Amendment rights. M onthly munch 4 pm Sundays, followed by open range time, (www.portland.pmkpistols.org) (11/02) Pride Northwest Inc., a completely volunteer effort, organizes and produces community forums and the annual Portland Pride celebration. (503-295-9788. pridenorthwestQusa.net. wwwpndenw.org.) (1 1/02) SHARE is laying the groundwork fo r future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area. (6-8 pm last Tuesday Fnend/y House. 1737 NW 26th Ave 503-286-3575.) (11102) Metro: Political Basic Rights Oregon, the state's largest grassroots LGBT rights political organization, lobbies legislature, educates the public and works to end discrimination through election activities. (PO Box 40625. Portland. OB 97240. 503-222-6151 www basicnghts org.)(11/02) Interval Initiative Portland is a network of activists and allies raising awareness and challenging social and medical concealment of intersex existence. (503 288-3191 ipdxQsurvtvorpro/ect org.) (11/02) Lesbian Avengers is a direct-action group dedicated to the survival and visibility of lesbians, bi women and trans dykes. (503-309-5777.) (11/02) Metro: Professional Southern Oregon: Community Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian business owners. (Deborah 503-777-7171. stopperQ prodigynet.ni 1/02) Chrysalis provides support and education for people Oregon Education A t toclafion Gay and Losbian Caucus is an organization for educators that works to pro involved and interested in the southern Oregon trans community. (7 pm second Saturday Abdill-Ellis Community Center, 771 Siskiyou B tvd . Ashland. 541-488-6990. PO B ox 1793. Klamath Falls. OB 97601. www chrysalis4tg.com.) (11 /0 2 ) tect the rights and interests of gay. lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students. (503-246-2073 oregong/cQ care2.com. www geoahes.com/oregonglc.) (11/02) Rogue Valley Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P FLA G ) provides support, Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. is a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting success for women m the trades through education, leadership and m entor oppor tunities. Child care provided: everyone is welcome. (6 pm third Thursday. Boom 120, State Office Building. 800 NE Oregon St. 503-943-2228.) (11 /02) Portland Area Business Assoc is tion (P AB A) is a professional networking organization serving the les bian and gay community and those who support our aims and purposes. M onthly events and gatherings. (503-2412222 w w w .paba.com .nil/02) education and advocacy. (7 pm first Thursday Ashland First United Methodist Church. 175 N Mam St. Mailing address: PO Box 13. Ashland. OB 97520. 541 -488-1142 o r 541 -512-0326.) (11/02) Willamette Valley: Community AFTER 8 works fo r political change and provides infor mation and referral fo r sexual m inorities and allies in Benton and Linn counties. (PO Box 1828. CorvaAs. OB 97339 541-752-8157.)(11/02) Lane Community College Queer-Straight Alliance provides a safe place for ail people to meet Metro: Support The Lesbian Cancer Support Network's I Project is a nonprofit organization offering networking and direct services to lesbians with cancer and other life-threatening conditions. (503-335-6591.) ( 1 1/02) Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who and discuss issues dealing w ith queer-straight interac tions and to build alliances through LCC and the greater Eugene area. O ffers the interactive workshop ’ Challenging, Learning About and Undermining H eterosexism .' (4 pm Tuesday. Boom 222. Building 1. 4000 E 30th Ave. 541-463-5331. gaystraightallianceQmsn.com.) (11 /0 2 ) by Marc Acito y £ A H ...lT 'S T H e OLD 0 £ TTY / v £ R O N lC A D IL E M M A . Y o u ’v e G O T VERONICA T A S T E ANO A B 6 T T Y B U D G ET. Y E A H , AN O YO UR J U G H E A O C R E D IT R A T IN G ... ( MHAft At-ro Washington County Health Department provides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at Beaverton Community Health Cime (6-8 pm Mondays. 12550 SW Second St 503 846-4734.) (11/02)
