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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 6, 2002)
34J“ *« September 6. 2002 draw are welcome to call for more information (Phillip 503-287-7447 ) (1 1/02) M ethodist Church. 600 State S t . Salem Mailing address PO Box 121. Gates. OB 97346 503 292 9668 or 503 897 2524 ) 0 1/02) support members and volunteers Seeking an individual to fiH the rote of Music Libranan (503-226 2586 www pdxgmc o rg .H I 1/02) Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo The Portland Lesbian C hoir is a nonaudition commu nity choir that welcomes singers, supportive members and volunteers. (503-241 8994 www plch o tro rg) (11/02) cacy in Eugene (6 45-8 45 pm third Mondays First Congregational Church. 1050 E 23rd A v e . Eugene 541 302 4 4 2 2 ) (11/02) Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays Schools and Youth Team provides inform a tion. training, networking and advocacy to make schools safe and fair for all. regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity (541-242-2746) (11/02) HEALTH Metro: Anti-violence 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) (11/02) Clackamas Women's S ervices offers shelter, sup port and resource referral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Lesbian, bi and trans fnendly W heelchair accessible TTD. relay calls and collect calls accepted (O ffice 503-722-2366 Cnsis Line 503 6 5 4 -2 2 8 8 )( 11/02) Real C onnection is a social gathenng for gay men who are artists, wnters or musicians or who pursue some creative activity Monthly potlucks on the second Fnday (Carl 503-284 2971 ) (1 1/02) Metro: General Asian l P acific Islander Lesbians and Gays is Im perial Sovereign Rose C ourt o f Oregon is the oldest gay. lestxan, bi and trans socal/fundraism g orga, mzation in the state of Oregon. Meetings are the first two Mondays of each month (www poisonwaters.com or www rosecourt org. )(1 1/02) Jew ish Gay Men's Group— call for meeting time and place (503 246-5939 efraim levi9aol com .) (11/02) Leather N ight and Red Hanky Social is the first and third Fnday of each month at Gail's D irty Duck (9 pm-midmght 439 NW Third Ave 503 224 8446 pdxsaltydgQaol com ) ( 11 /02) Leatherwom en's Supper Club is a social group lo r 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. OB 97293 ) (11/02) 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. OB 97207. 503299-0120 aplg_pdx9yahoo co m ) ( 1 1 /02) Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy exploring aH aspects of the environment Activities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, camping, kayaking, star gazing, an occa sional "lecture" and a monthly planning potluck No expen- ence necessary (645 8 30 pm second Thursday planning meeting 503617-1989 katc§wsi-orcom.H11/02) Bisexual Com m unity Forum is an age and gender Long Yang Club Portland. Portland chapter serving GLBT As«ns and their fnends with socal events and newsletter (503 735 9425 nckmg9ados co m ) ( 11/02) inclusive social, support and education network. A ctivities include dances, potlucks. field tnps and a Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discus sion group for bi and questioning women Women of any age. race, ability or cultural origin are encouraged to attend Social every fourth weekend (503-283 6433 portlandbiwom en9aol com.) ( 11 / 02 ) Portland 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 w wwpdxleatheralliance.org) ( 11 / 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 h jrry9aracnetcom .H U /02) Portland M etro Prime Timers is a social group for mature gay men and those who apprec«te them, com ing together for soc«l, educational and cultural purpos es (PO Box 5884. Portland. OB 97228 503 286-4613 or 360-254-1718 pdxpnmetimers9yahoo com. www geocities com/pdxpnmetimers J (1 1/02) Portland State University Queers and Allies offers educational and socal programming and support and refer ral services for 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 (441A Smith Memonal Center, 1825 SW Broadway. Portland. O B 97201 503-725-5681 queersandallies9mailpdx edu www queersandallies pdx.edu.) ( Rose C ity Discussion Club, the largest open pansex- ual/altemative sexuality club in the Northwest, is open to alTori- entations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consen sual Monthly meetings, work shops and newsletter (503972-1869 rcdc9teleport.com . www rede org.) (11102) Family C enter O utreach O ffice a program of Volunteers of America located in Southeast Portland, offers support groups and drop in services to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence (Samantha 503 771 5 5 0 3 ) (11 /02) Portland Women's C risis Line offers services for victim s/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault 24- hour cnsis hotline with interpretation serv ices for non-English speakers Advocacy for those filing restraining orders m 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 5 3 3 3 )( 11/02) Together Works, a confiden tial group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and friends, meets for socials and discussions of topics of mutual interest Meets second and fourth Mondays (7 30 pm May- September. 7 pm October- April. First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St.. McMinnville Don 503-434-6266 ) ( 1 1/02) B radley-Angle House provides individual support and advocacy for queer youth of all genders who have experienced emotional physical or sexual abuse Free, confident«! and safe (An 503 232 7805 ) 0 1/02) Metro: Mental Health Young Men's Coffee Talk is every Wednesday at 3 Friends Coffeehouse (7 -9 pm. 201 SE 12th Ave.) H elios C ounseling offers HIV+ counseling, medica twn 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. OB 97232 503-674-7777 ) 0 1/02) ( 11 / 02 ) men living in Washington County to get together in « fo r mal settings on a monthly basis for social interaction (6 30-8 30 pm second Friday A rt 503-642 2479 or arwil9hevanet com.) ( 11 / 02 ) lems7 Join our support group for gay men ted by expen enced gay therapist William Douglas. M .A Peaceful, rus tic setting (503-292-1069 liam doug9aol co m .)(1 1/02) YWCA o f G reater P ortland C ounseling C enter offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou ples and groups m a safe, confident«! and supportive environment Also offers a Lesbian Support Group on Wednesday evenings. ( 17 SW Second Ave 503-294-7440 o r 503 294-7401. ext 2 0 1 7 )0 1 /0 2 ) Westside Lesbians at Play enjoy happenings on the Metro: Recovery meetings at noon dafy and 1 pm Sundays for gays and les bans but is open to everyone (Metropolitan Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway J 0 1 /0 2 ) Metro: Sexual Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment Monday-Fnday and on a first-come, first-served walk-« basis Also offers hepatitis A and B testing, treatment, vaccnations and community education for gay and bt men (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Star* St 5 0 3 2 4 8 -3 7 0 0 )0 1 /0 2 ) Award-winning New York choreographer Sally Silvers presents collaborative film projects Sept. 17 at Performance Works NorthWest polyamory interest group Meetings are every first Monday (7:30 pm 3 Fnends Coffeehouse. 201 SE 12th Ave Laury 503 285 4848 ) (11/02) Cascade Flyers are gay. testxan and tx aviators, both private and professional. « Washington. Oregon and southern Bntish Columbia Dinner meetings « Portland area (503-2286675 casflyers9yahoo.com www geocihes.com /casflyers.) (11 /0 2 ) COQ SURE is a socal group fo r people who were Womenspace provides a 24-hour hoi line and shelter for women, men and children who have been abused physical ly. sexually or emotionaly Spanish speaking available Plays host to a lesbian and bi women s support group (Cnsis 800-2812800 Business: 541-485 8232 )0 1 /0 2 ) 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 considering 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 and members of all sexual orientations M onthly socal (503-471-1515.) (11/02) Willamette Valley: Recovery 50« lesbian social group for women meets on the third Saturday of the month (4-7 pm 503 642 3360 o r 503 286 3575 ) ( 1 1/02) i SAA is a 12 step felwvshp for those who are suf femg from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual orientation is not an issue (5413425582 www eugenesaa com ) (11/02) Friends is a weekly support and discussion group for African American gay and bi men (5- 7 pm Wednesdays Brian 503 2 8 7 8 6 5 1 ) (11/02) Willamette Valley: Health Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society is a socal SOCIAL IT The Gay Woman's G olf Group welcomes all levels of players (503-380-1020 pgwgg9yahoo.com .) (1 1/02) The Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestnan activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503 654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339 kelrav9rdropcom .) ( 11 / 02 ) Lasbian Garden C lub is a group of women who 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. Igcoregon9aol com.) (11/02) O ut D ancing teaches dancing for same-sex coupes at Ankeny Street Studio. Classes for different dance styles start the first Friday and first Sunday of each month Also a monthly dance socal (503-236-5129. out_dancm g9yahoocom ) (1 1/02) The P ortland Gay and Lasbian B ow ling A ssociation is in its 25th season' M eets Sundays at Hollywood Lanes. Drop-ins welcome anytime (3 30 pm 4030 NE Halsey S t Mailing address: PO Box 80002. Portland. OB 97208-1002. 503-293-0438 bowlpdx9aol.com www pdxbowl.com .) ( 11/02) W hether you're a running novice or a seasoned marathoner. P ortland Frontrunners welcome gay. lesbian, bi and trans people of aH abilities and interests. (503 819-4626 www portlandfrontrunners o rg ) (1 1/02) P otter's House M in istrie s offers dancing every third Saturday of the month. (7-10 pm. 3830 SE 62nd Ave 503-775-5024.H 11/02) Rose C ity S o ftb a ll A ssociation is an adult softball league for the gay. lesbian and bi community and fnends in the Portland m etropolitan area, offers an open divi sion and a women's division and are affilated with the North Amencan Gay Amateur Athletic Alienee (503-450-9999 www portlandgaysoftballcom .)(11/02) Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus lev els (PO Box 5352 Portland. OB 97228-5352 www rosetownram blers.com ) (11/02) Swim Team for gay and lestxan community offers coached workouts for all skill levels at the Columb« Pool Improve health and technique while socializing. (N oon-130 pm Sundays 7701 N Chautauqua Blvd 503-245-5854. swim pdx9yahoo com or gbay2149yahoo com.) (1 1 /02) 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 must be part of Team Oregon (www teamoregonusa com) (11/02) T riilium M orris Dancers welcomes all orientations and genders to join in a vigorous and celebratory English dance tradition, practicing weekly for informal summer performances (6 30 pm Monday 503 234-4594 m om s9eastsidewebsites.com www easlsidewebsites.com /m om s.) (11 /02) W ashington County Men Talk is an opportunity for gay Gay but not happy? Depression? Relationship prob Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous 11 / 02 ) (Tami 503-659-2782. ncc11279hotmail.com. w w w geocititesco m /n ccl12 7 /fo re stp d x.)(1 1 /0 2) group for lesbians 35 and older They meet for a potluck on the second Saturday of each month E mail newslet te r is free on request (503 7600616 Hataps9aot co m ) (11/02) Metro: Arts & Music Gay Men's Drawing Group meets on the fourth Portfand Gay Man's Chorus is open to singers. Saturday of the month; models and guys who kke to 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 lululist9excitecom . www spiretech.com /--awntie/lulu h tm ) (11/02) s's Film Talk meets regularly to discuss films (film talk9aracnet co m ) (11 /0?) Mom2Mom is an alcohol free socal group for families (including dads) Have fun and make connections and friendships with other great families! (Flora 503 284 0216 or Jaquehne 503-282-0565) (1 1/02) west side o f town: potlucks. kayaking, talking, lots of laugh ter and more. Anybody play backgammon? (Louise 503-643-3209.) (11/02) Women on Wheels (WOW) is a motorcycle club for all women who like to nde We meet monthly at Silver Dollar Pizza in Beaverton, sponsor nding clinics and take day tnps. (5 pm second Sunday 6940 SW Hall Blvd ¡enorw h9ao!com .) (11 /02) first Saturday of the month Let s break bread together, share cooking tips and good food, and meet new friends (Jeanette or Monica 503-591-1823. jvr9pcezcom .) (11 /02) Northwest Gender Alliance is a socal and support organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals M onthly open meetings and socials (PO Box 4928, Portland. OB 97208 5 0 3 6462802 www teleport com /~nw ga) ( 11 /02) doors group, organizes a variety of activities and social events «eluding hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping and rafting (Mailing address PO Box 2201. Portland. OB 97208 2201 503-452-5680 www adventuregroup org.) (11/02) ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a BINet Oregon is a statewide organization that encourages networking within the bisexual community as well as among others in the sexual minonties com munity We play host to numerous socal events, month ly munches and an annual gathenng. (503-622-1178 www b in e to ro rg ) (11 /02) Portland Bisexual Alliance sponsors socal and political events for bi and bi fnendly people and organ izes the Portland Bi Day rally (503- 775-9717 pba9txporttand org www biportland org.) (11/02) Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation The O U Td oor Group is a friendly, inclusive bunch of Eugene people who go biking, hiking, skating, mushroom hunting, skiing, hot springing and just about any other activity you can dream up Occasional weekend camping (Kim 541-484-2147 kim s9efn org www outdoorgroup org. ) ( 1 1 /0 2 ) Frontrunner end Welkers go out every Saturday morning in Eugene (9 am. 15th and Agate Hank 541-484 6259 or Sadie 5 4 1-485-3282) (11/02) The Eugene G LB T Tennis Group gets together weekends to play for fun and exercise. Open to pll ages and skill levels. (kfranken89yahoo com .)(11/02) Willamette Valley Social Metro: Physical Recreation A Pinochle Group meets at Hobo’s weekly for fnendly games (6 pm Sunday. 120 NW Third Ave George 503 760-1248 ) (11/02) events and groups C al for schedule. (717 Siskiyou B lvd. Ashland. OB. Mailing address: PO Box 927. Ashland. OB 97520 541-4886990. wwwabdellis org.) (11/02) Women Who Cook and Recipe Exchange meet Mount Hood Queer networks professionally and socaHy (503-701-8302 ) (11/02) socal club for gay men who en|oy bemg nude Monthly potlucks and events Guests are «vtted to attend two events before deciding on membership (PO Box 3152. Portland. OB 97293 3152 organjnfo9organ-pdx org www organ-pdx o rg )(1 1/02) Southern Oregon: Social Abdill-EHis Community Center plays host to socal Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian out Cycling Lesbians in Portland (CLIPS) meets twice monthly for bicycle ndes followed by coffee/breakfast All nding levels welcome. (503 254 6 9 7 1 )( 11/02) Forest Group out«gs are cooperative adventures for women Partiapants are responsible fo r providing their oygi equpm ent and choosing outings appropriate for their skdl and fitness level All skit levels welcome Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses 4-6:30 pm Sundays at Unitanan Universalist Congregation of Salem. 5090 Center St. NE. (541-754-4144 confluence9aolcom www confluencechonjs.org.) (11/02) The Eugene Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual 20s/30s Social Club enjoys a weekly game night and brunch every Sunday at Brail s (Brian 541 485-3437.) (11/02) The Lesbian Connection (TLC ) meets once a month for potlucks and other various fun activities « Eugene All women welcome Bonnie 5 4 1 -683-2793.) (11/02) Marionberry Salon meets monthly « Salem for potlucks and dts< ission of books touching on the les bian. gay or bi experience. (Cary 503-363-6036. m anonberrysabn§aol com .) (11 /02) Team Oregon organizes athletes to participate in the Gay Games Nov. 2-9. 2002, « Sydney. Austraka If you want to participate « the opening and closing events, you must be part of Team Oregon (www teamoregonusa com ) (1 1 /0 2 )