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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 )