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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.
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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.)
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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)
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Gays (PFLAG)— Central Oregon meets on die
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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)
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Coastal Oregon: Community
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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
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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
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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.
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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)